Dez Bryant’s free agency is turning into a disaster nearly 2 months after getting released by the Cowboys

Scott Davis, provided by Published 3:01 pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Patrick Smith/Getty Wide receiver Dez Bryant is still on the free agency market as NFL teams begin minicamps. Bryant reportedly turned down a multi-year offer from the Baltimore Ravens, hoping instead for a one-year deal so that he could cash in next offseason. With declining athleticism and a shift in NFL offenses, Bryant may not be that highly coveted by teams. Recommended Video: Now Playing: The Cowboys released wide receiver Dez Bryant, the team announced Friday. Adam Schefter and Todd Archer of ESPN.com first reported the move would be made “barring an unexpected last-minute change of heart.” Media: Sports Illustrated The Dallas Cowboys released Bryant in mid-April, and he has yet to find a landing spot. Bryant’s contract (he was slated to make over $12 million this season) and declining production played roles in the Cowboys’ decision. And while Bryant’s effectiveness has been diminished in recent seasons, due in part to foot surgery in 2016, it’s still somewhat of a surprise to see a player once regarded as one of the league’s best receivers remain unemployed. In late April, the Baltimore Ravens reportedly offered Bryant a multi-year deal that NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported was in the neighborhood of three years, $21 million. Bryant, however, turned it down, instead opting for a one-year deal with the hopes of putting in a strong season, then cashing in next year. Unfortunately, for Bryant, more offers don’t seem to be coming in. In an offseason that saw several of the top free… [Read full story]